Connect Chicago 2010 | Progressions

Here are a few accolades from 2010 to be noted. Thanks to everyone that made 2010 a great one.

- Permanently Opened a new retail location at 2130 N. Halsted – Lincoln Park

- Celebrated our 2-year anniversary in November. Matthew Santos played a live set on the lower-level event space.

- The Web Shop was redesigned and had the best year yet. (Connect-Chicago.com)

- Brought new brands into the portfolio; Patagonia, Aether Apparel, Snipe, Icebreaker, Timberland Boot Co., Alternative Apparel, and Nonetheless Garments to name a few.

- Introduced a (spin-off) clothing line to the world – Made in Chicago. (Nonetheless Garments)

- Held 20+ events throughout the year. (Book Club –showcasing various artists + many others)

- Miles Nielsen and Dan McMahon recorded a live show at Connect Wicker Park.

- We officially opened up the lower level (Wicker Park) as an event space. It has awesome acoustics for live shows. Musicians love it.

The Connect Crew

Hey You, Work Harder

Indeed.

Be Here Now

"Tomorrow. Eventually. Next quarter. Next year. Five years from now. Exit strategy. Throw these words away. They don't matter. Today is all you have in business. Tomorrow is just today again. Next week? Seven todays in a row. A month isn't 30 days. It's 30 todays. I'm not suggesting you stop thinking about the future. I'm telling you to stop stressing about it. Go on, get lazy." - Jason Fried is co-founder of 37signals, a Chicago-based software firm, and co-author of the book Rework, which was published in March.

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Graffit: Artist-Turned-Chef Opens New York Restaurant

Graffit is the New York restaurant debut of former graffiti artist-turned chef Jesus Nunez, and his third restaurant overall. He previously owned two restaurants, Flou and Polenta in Madrid, Spain.


Taking the visual influence of street art and the sophistication of molecular gastronomy, Nunez creates dishes that are visually bold, intellectually intriguing and layered with flavor. His playful approach to cooking brings out the inner child while satisfying the adult palate.
via | Huffington Post

A new meaning of 'Wearable Art' by ALIVESHOES

JOIN.

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MOVEMENT.

Good Design Ideas

A voice activated faucet based on water pressure, how long you use the water, and no hand touching. Interesting... More ideas. HERE.

Weapons of Mass Destruction: Louisville Sluggers Vintage

Revenge of the Electric Car (The Movie)

The 2006 film Who Killed the Electric Car took a look at the role that the government, automotive manufacturers, the oil industry, and even consumers played in hindering the development of the electric vehicle in the 1990's. Here is the new movie coming out to educate us on the next phase of this long-time coming innovation to the masses. Will it work this time?

Hyperlinks: Architecture & Design

We had the opportunity the other day to have a sneak peak at the latest exhibition, Hyperlinks in the Architecture & Design Galleries at the Art Institute of Chicago. Without a doubt, this is a MUST-SEE so make sure to go check it out- opens tomorrow, December 11 thru July 20, 2011.

One favorite on display by Evan Gant and Alex Tee is the LightLane's Laser

(photo Altitude Inc.)

What do you think? Would you feel more comfortable/safe riding at night with one of these gadgets strapped to your bike?

Thats Right...

Exactly.

POP Up Store @ Connect Wicker Park

Come visit us during the month of December at our Wicker Park location for the exclusive Alternative Apparel Pop Up Store

Saying Images... The kids are alright.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Bike Fancy showing off Connect via Alexis of TyK [Thought You Knew]

Bike Fancy is people looking good on bikes. Thanks for looking. All images © martha williams

More from Bike Fancy HERE

Steve Jobs: 1985 PlayBoy Interview (revisited)

JOBS: There's an old Hindu saying that comes into my mind occasionally: "For the first 30 years of your life, you make your habits. For the last 30 years of your life, your habits make you." As I'm going to be 30 in February, the thought has crossed my mind.

PLAYBOY: And?

JOBS: And I'm not sure. I'll always stay connected with Apple. I hope that throughout my life I'll sort of have the thread of my life and the thread of Apple weave in and out of each other, like a tapestry. There may be a few years when I'm not there, but I'll always come back. And that's what I may try to do.


ONWARD >>

2 Years being Connect!

Come celebrate with the Connect Crew tonight - along the sides of Mark Galbraith (founder of NAU), LIVE performance by Matthew Santos and spirits from VEEV!